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The best balance transfer cards can help you save hundreds or more on your debt repayment

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The best credit cards of September 2023

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Here are the best travel credit cards that can save you hundreds on your next vacation

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New Chase Ink Business Cash and Unlimited cardholders can earn $900 bonus cash back

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Emirates Skywards miles: Book showers at 30,000 feet and unlimited caviar

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Looking for a personal loan that’s right for you? Use this tool to get matched with lenders today

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Personal loans often have lower interest rates than credit cards — these are the best available now

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The best personal loans if you have bad credit but still need access to cash

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How to get a grant to help you pay off your student loan debt

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These are the best student loans without a co-signer of September 2023

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How to get your finances in order before applying for a mortgage

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5 of the best mortgage lenders to consider if you're buying a home in September 2023

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This graph can help you see if you're getting a good interest rate on a mortgage

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4 of the best mortgage lenders that don't charge origination fees

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What’s 'toxic debt?' An expert discusses red flags and tips to avoid expensive debt

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Pocket hundreds of extra cash or thousands of airline miles with these savings accounts

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These top high-yield savings accounts could earn you over 12X more money than the national average

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Money market account vs. High-yield savings account: Which should you choose?

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Bask Bank review: Earn airline miles or cash on your savings

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This checking account offers 7.5% APY, with a catch — how to find the accounts with the highest APYs

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Credit Monitoring

Here's how trans and non-binary people can navigate changing their name on credit reports

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Nearly 80% of Gen Z and millennials want to improve their credit, yet most don’t know where to start

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eCredable can help boost your credit score, but it's not always worth it

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UltraFICO can boost your credit score, but it has limitations

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Hard vs. soft credit inquiry — what's the difference and how does it affect your credit?

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A self-directed IRA is a potentially powerful and complicated retirement account

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Workers believe they’ll need $1.8 million to retire — here’s how much to invest each month

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Here's the average retirement account balance — how do you compare?

Elizabeth Gravier

After you win the lottery, this is what you need to do with your winnings

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Here's why you should still contribute to your employer's 401(k) even if they don't match it

Elizabeth Gravier

The best car insurance companies based on cost, coverage and service

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Here are the 3 best car insurance companies for veterans and military families

Liz Knueven

How much life insurance do you need? Here's how to find out

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Here are the best cheap travel insurance companies to protect your upcoming adventures

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3 mistakes to avoid with your homeowners insurance

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There are 3 common strategies for paying off your mortgage early

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Here are the best apps and websites for selling your stuff so you can make some extra cash

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This is how much it could cost to buy a house by 2030 — and tips on how to start saving now

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Here's how much money 25-year-olds need to invest every month to become a millionaire

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8 reasons why you need an EIN for your business and how to apply for one

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Personal Finance

You could face a tax bill if your debt is forgiven—here's what you need to know

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11 tips for saving money at the grocery store

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The barriers Black families face in building generational wealth

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68% of Americans’ financial situation did not improve or stayed the same in 2022, study finds

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Are you considering studying abroad? Here are 5 tips to help you prepare financially

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The best business checking accounts for solo entrepreneurs, small biz owners and more

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5 benefits of small business credit cards to consider before opening an account

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Secure financing with these 9 types of small business loans

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These top small business cards can earn you up to 5X rewards on everyday expenses

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The best small biz loan options for startups, small businesses and solo entrepreneurs

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Living in these 9 states means you don't pay income tax, but here's what to watch out for

Elizabeth Gravier

Can't afford to pay your taxes? Here are your options

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Yes, you can pay taxes with a credit card — but should you?

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How to check the status of your tax refund

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Best tax software of 2023: File fast and accurately, plus get your maximum refund

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